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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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